APPE

(Urad dal & rice dumplings prepared in moulds)

My M-in law prepares Appe/ phud on my demand. I got recipe from her and tried it. This is my favorite breakfast.

Ingredients

Urad dal 3 cups

Dosa rice 1 cup

Poha (flattened rice) 1 tbsp

Oil

Salt to taste

Onion 1 big chopped finely

Dhania leaves chopped (optional)

Preparation

Soak urad dal and dosa rice separately for 6 -7 hours. Soak poha 10 min before grinding.

Grind rice & poha finely. Grind urad dal separately with less water. Mix both batters. It should have a consistency of idly batter. Cover and let ferment. At salt, onion and dhania at this point.

Heat Appe mould tava on low to medium flame. Add ¼ tsp oil and add batter as required.

Cover for 1 min. Turn them around. Keep for 1-2 mins.

Remove and serve hot with coconut chutney.